Chalex Construction is a growing Alberta-based commercial and institutional construction company known for its collaborative culture, practical leadership approach, and commitment to delivering high quality projects across the province.
As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Construction Accounting Coordinator / Senior Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting both accounting and operational functions, and being part of a growing entrepreneurial company.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, dependable, solutions-focused, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
About the Role
The Construction Accounting Coordinator / Senior Bookkeeper will play a key role in supporting the financial and operational success of the organization. This position is responsible for a broad range of accounting and administrative functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, invoicing, job costing, reconciliations, and construction-related financial coordination.
The successful candidate will work closely with leadership, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure accurate financial tracking, timely reporting, and efficient day-to-day operations.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both accounting detail and operational coordination within a construction environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Process invoices, expense coding, payment tracking, and vendor documentation
- Prepare client invoicing and assist with progress billing, holdback tracking, and project-related financial coordination
- Support payroll processing and payroll-related administration
- Assist with job costing, project cost tracking, and financial reporting support
- Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
- Utilize QuickBooks Online (QBO), Procore, Microsoft Office, and related systems to support accounting and operational processes
- Support Project Managers and leadership with financial reporting and operational coordination
- Assist with subcontractor documentation, and administrative tracking
- Maintain organized digital filing systems and accurate record management practices
- Support quarterly GST filings and related accounting administration
- Assist with month-end and year-end preparation activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting, reporting, and administrative processes
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or construction administration experience
- Experience in the construction industry strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of AP, AR, Canadian payroll, invoicing, reconciliations, and job costing
- Familiarity with construction accounting processes including progress billing, holdbacks, and subcontractor coordination preferred
- Experience using QuickBooks Online (QBO) required
- Experience with Procore or construction management software considered a strong asset
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong initiative, organizational skills and excellent attention to detail are a must have
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- Bookkeeping, accounting, or related education at a diploma level or higher considered a strong asset
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding construction company
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Diverse and engaging work with exposure to operations and project coordination
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and help improve systems and processes
If you are a motivated accounting professional who enjoys working in a collaborative construction environment and wants to be part of a growing company, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your resume and relevant experience.
Pay: $65,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Bookkeeping: 3 years (required)
Location:
- Edmonton, AB T5V 0A1 (required)
Work Location: In person
